Campbell Hausfeld air compressors are available from a number of sources and this company is a key manufacturer / supplier of private labeled air compressors for a host of other companies as well.
If we could assign a pedigree to a company, then Campbell Hausfeld air compressors certainly have it. The company has been around since 1863. Currently the Campbell Hausfeld is owned by Marmon Holdings, themselves part of the Berkshire Hathaway group.
Many folks consider Campbell Hausfeld air compressors to be low end, low cost, small workshop or garage shop oriented. This is true. They are that. Yet they are more.
A visit to their website shows that they offer a commercial line of air compressors as well. Unfortunately, when you click the link to their commercial site there is no content on the page. Some of the drop down menus work on the commercial site, but my goodness, such a poor website is more than a bit strange for a company of this size and history. This is the situation in early 2016, at least.
In any case, their commercial line of compressors are both rotary screw and reciprocating, with 5HP motor size and up. The commercial line of Campbell Hausfeld air compressors is available from outlets such as Acklands Grainger, Grainger, Northern Tool, Global Industrial and others.
As to the Campbell Hausfeld smaller air compressor market, they offer quite a range.
From small, fractional HP compressors, to portable units from 1 HP and up, Campbell Hausfeld offer a broad range of DIY air compressors. They can be purchased in many big box stores, and at a host of on line sales sites including Amazon.
One of the good things about Campbell Hausfeld is, if you can locate your air compressor model number, you can usually download the manual and operating instructions for that model from their site. That is a huge plus if you are looking for CH info. Visit the site here: http://www.campbellhausfeld.com/, and drill down to the various pages to find lots of info.
Campbell Hausfeld is a key supplier of privately branded air compressors. If you acquire a different brand and you are looking for information about that brand, check out the models on the CH website. You may find that your different brand air compressor is identical (except for the color) to a CH product, and, if so, typically parts from the Campbell Hausfeld compressor will fit on the other brand.
If you are unable to get help or information about your Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, feel free to use this forum page we have set up. Of course, only questions and comments about the Campbell Hausfeld line of air compressors can be posted here.
Hi, of course I found this site AFTER buying a compressor. This is my first compressor, picked up a Campbell Hausfeld model VS500601AJ. FYI, I cannot find any info online for that model number, but can find the VS500602…
I plan to use sporadically, weekend warrior. Thinking I’ll set up mainly stationary in garage for auto work, have remodel projects kicking off and will use nailer, etc. and sprinkler blow out.
I have the following questions.
1) Any idea difference between the …601 and …602 models?
2) Air was leaking from the top compression nut of discharge tube; tube was distorted, nut stuck, so replaced entire tube with 3/8″ (1/2″ OD) type L; is that OK?
3) Filled tank to ~120 psi and let sit over night; lost ~6 psi. Is this loss worth looking into or OK?
4) The air filter attachment, plastic cover is zip tied on. Any suggestions for replacing this with a better air filter?
5) Should I modify the drain cock at bottom, so it’s easier to access while stationary in garage?
Any other considerations I’m not thinkin of? Adding pics hopefully to help…
Thanks,
Kieran
Hi, I have a Campbell Hausfield hj300101. When turned on, it reaches about 40 psi and shuts off. Will not restart auto or manually till tank empty. Replaced switch, same thing. Help!
I have a 15 or so year old 7.5 hp 80gal Campbell Hausfeld. It’s a two stage and I just moved it from my work shop to personal garage and it won’t start up. When I direct wire it to the fuse box and flip the fuse it just will just buzz/hum. The fan turns free and it was running no problems before moving. There is also no visible sign the capacitors are bad. I’ve gone through all the steps and I’m still stumped! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
It’s a two stage; I’ll Look for a valve somewhere in the line between the first and second stages, or maybe in the head of the first stage. Thanks so much for your quick and useful responses.
I have a Campbell Hausfeld compressor model number HS050000AV with an 80 gallon tank and a 5hp 240v motor. It’s 12 years old and has 328 hours on it. I replaced the motor at 301 hours. It’s run well all these years and gets regular maintenance. The problem I’m having is while running normally it often bogs way down till you can almost count the pump cycles, then the belt develops a screeching noise, and eventually (10-20 seconds) it will go back up to normal rpm. Then a minute or 2 later, it repeats. To me it sounds like that can’t be good for the motor, but I can’t figure out what the problem is. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
I have a CH compressor WL60001AJ that needs a new pressure switch. The compressor was donated to me, and the on/off lever is missing, and I really don’t know if the rest of the switch is broken or not. The parts sellers say the switch is no longer available. So what can I do? the original switch is W207589AV. Thanks.
I have a cambel model wl 604003aj, it stars for a second and pops the breaker 20 amp, nothing else on it . not used to fixing these things what could it be?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld WL611102AJ with a broken compression ring. Is there any way to replace it?
I have a 11 Gallon 3.5 HP combination. It is a 1996 Campbell Hausfeld WL600605AJ.
The regulator has been previously replaced, and I don’t see an unloader anywhere.
The check-valve has a plug in it where I would expect to see an unloader port.
The pump will start ok if I disconnect the tube from the pump to the tank, and it will continue to build pressure up to 125psi once I reconnect it (while the pump is running).
After this, it chugs to try to restart and will eventually blow a 20 amp breaker.
I have replaced both capacitors with no change.
This even happens if the tank is full but I temporarily disconnect the tube before trying to restart. It simply won’t restart when the tank has pressure (even if the tube does not).
The motor and pump both move easily when turned by hand.
At this point, I’m debating whether to try opening the motor to see if there is a bad connection to the start capacitor, or I can try to replace the pressure switch with one that has an unloader port and install a new check valve with port.
However, I don’t have a lot of hope for this, as even if I start it up with a loose connection (to allow some air to vent from the fill tube), it won’t start.
The parts description is here: http://parts.campbellhausfeld.com/IMAGES/pdfs/manual04/201805_0303.pdf
Any ideas?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor model fl3201 and I cannot find any specifications on the motor. And when I say I can’t find any specifications they have been spray-painted over and I can’t read them any help would be greatly appreciated
We are having trouble with the compressor cuting off and not having enough pressure. The switch was replaced on it and it’s still doing the same thing. When the air is used the compressor won’t kick back on.
I need replacement parts for this AIR Compressor , air hose, washers, Plastic fan , Model No. WL6600900Aj (AGMo1) 26 Gallon/ 1.7 HP. Pump No. WL390100AJ
Serial No.L6/22/2005. Can you Please help me. Thank You..
I have a Campbell hausfeld iron force. 22 gallon belt driven. It keeps getting hot and shutting off.
I have an old Campbell Hausfield 20-gallon air compressor that has started blowing a lot of oil out of the oil filler cap. I’m wondering if this is an indicator of piston ring failure/wear, and if so, can you give me a general idea of how difficult it is to replace the rings? It’s been a reliable compressor since I bought it in the late 90s but if it’s outlived its time, I don’t want to spend a lot of money or time trying to fix it. Thanks!
Hello, I have a Campbell Hausfeld 6 hp 60 gallon 125 max psi compressor. I replaced the pressure switch with unloader valve and replaced the check valve in the top of the air tank. The problem I am having is that the compressor doesn’t turn off when I switch it to off. and when i do switch it to off the air comes out of the unloader fitting on the new pressure switch. This problem has been boggling my mind since all the parts have been replaced and I cannot locate a local business that repairs air compressors. Any help would help.
My compressor bill up pressure to around 120psi but will not shut off. It’s a Chamberlain Hausfeld 200psl, can you help?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld 13gal WL650000AJ. It wasn’t holding pressure so I purchased the head repair kit and new piston ring. All works very well now.
However, when I start the motor, the check valve at the tank blows a lot of air while filling. When it reaches 125psi it cuts off and there are no leaks, so the check valve appears to be working.
I never paid attention to that before, but thought if all that air wasn’t being blown out of the check valve, the tank would fill quicker. Is this normal?
I have Campbell Hausfeld 21 Gallon tank air compressor will not build up pressure only up to 30 PSI, use to go up to 120 PSI.
One website said REED VALUE bad.
Shawn from campbells hausfeld said could be reed value or piston rings.
I sprayed WD40 on top piston did not leak for over two days . These is no model number on it shawn told me to send him pictures he’d try to match it with model no luck after week here are some pictures of the compressor. would like to fix it .
I have a CH air compressor model # HU200001
I have to spin the fan to get the motor to run and then it does not build up any pressure in the tank…Any thoughts on what I need to do to fix it?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld 15 gallon compressor model #HJ300101. It pumps up when turned on, but won’t restart after some air is used. I have to turn it off for a while & then back on. When turned back on, it pumps up fine. Shortly after motor turns off, I hear something click as if a switch is being turned off. Could this be the pressure switch or unloaded valve? Thanks for your help!
Thanks for posting this information, and the Compressor will not build pressure page. I have an old CH WL6509 5.5 HP, 22 Gal. unit that was used to blow out my sprinkler system a few times years ago. It will not charge past 50 PSI or so, the compressor just runs and runs. Fortunately the tank holds pressure.
Hopefully I can find out what is wrong using the pages here and the documentation from the CH site.
Thanks again!
I have an older quad/60 gal. vertical tank. Model# CIQ71060V. As it starts, it does make a slight clicking sound. When it builds pressure to between 80psi and 90psi, it makes a grinding sound. This just started. If I let it cool down, it will start out the same way,l then at pressure it grinds again. I changed the oil, but that didn’t help. Any suggestions?
Hi, My Campbell Hausfeld CI071080VMS air compressor was operating great until last week when a tube fitting crack Part#: TF060402AJ, I replaced it and since then i got a different problem. the compressor will start and built pressure at normal speed up to 150psi and it triggers the pop off valve Part#: V-215200AV and it keeps running( it should go up to 175 psi) and it will pop the breaker.
Is my Pressure Switch-135 Psi On/175 Psi Off Part #: CW207561AV Bad?
Thanks for your help.
I just replaced the pump on my CH compressor. The old pump had an unloader valve. The new pump has a plug where the unloader line would go. It seems to operate fine, with no undue stress when it restarts. Are there pumps that do not need the unloader/ Should I remove the plug and connect it any way?.